Spinach Feta Quiche Recipe - The Carefree Kitchen (2024)

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This Spinach Feta Quiche recipe has a buttery crust and creamy custard filling that pair perfectly with wilted spinach and tangy feta cheese. It is so simple to throw together and perfect for a baby shower, simple lunch, or lazy Sunday morning brunch at home.

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Easy Spinach Feta Quiche

This Spinach Feta Quiche is such a perfectly light summer breakfast, lunch, or brunch that stores and reheats great for leftovers throughout the week. It’s also so easy to customize with whatever you have on hand. Swap out the spinach for broccoli, or the feta for mozzarella. It will all taste good, we promise! In fact, even the crust can be made with all sorts of different ingredients or skipped completely.

Speaking of easy, we begin by using a pre-made pie crust. You can, by all means, make your own if you would like. But there is no shame is purchasing refrigerated stuff and it can really save you a lot of time.

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What To Serve With Feta and Spinach Quiche

Quiche is typically thought of as a breakfast or brunch dish, but then again we often make this for lunch, or even a light dinner in our house. Luckily, this Feta Spinach Quiche goes great with a wide variety of dishes.

For breakfast, try serving with Homemade Cinnamon Rolls or Mixed Berry French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese. Or go simple and serve with bacon or sausage on the side - so yummy.

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For lunch, you can’t go wrong serving quiche with soup and/or salad. Any of these would work great:

  • Creamy Cauliflower Soup
  • Broccoli Cheese Soup
  • Turkey and Rice Soup
  • Grilled Chicken BLT Salad
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon
  • BBQ Chicken Salad

Spinach Feta Quiche Ingredients

  • Pre-Made Pie Crust - you can find this is the refrigerated section at the grocery store. You could also substitute frozen puff pastry, or make your own pie crust if you are feeling up to the task!
  • Butter - you can also substitute cooking oil if you would like.
  • Onion - we like to use white or yellow onions, but red would work, too.
  • Garlic - this recipe calls for fresh minced garlic.
  • Spinach - we use fresh most often, however you can use frozen. Just be sure to thaw completely, then squeeze all of the water out before using.
  • Eggs - any type of large eggs will work. You can also substitute half egg whites if you want your quiche to be a little more heart-friendly.
  • Feta Cheese - we like to use crumbled feta cheese, although you can purchase in a block and crumble it yourself.
  • Shredded Cheese - any type of white cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda will taste great.
  • Milk - we recommend that you use whole milk, however, 2% will work in a pinch. You can also substitute heavy cream for a slightly richer custard.
  • Salt & Pepper
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How to Make This Spinach and Feta Quiche Recipe

  1. Take your pre-made pie crust out of the refrigerator about an hour before you make your quiche. You want the crust to be room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter and onion. Saute over medium-high heat until the onion is lightly golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until transparent or about 4 minutes more. Add in the spinach and mix for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, feta cheese, white cheddar, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then stir in the cooled onion mixture.
  5. Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Using the rolling pin, transfer the pie crust to a 9" pie dish, pinch the edges to make a decorative crust, and pour the spinach and feta egg mixture into the pie crust.
  6. Bake the quiche in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set in the middle. You can test by gently shaking the pan just a little to see if the middle of the quiche is still runny.
  7. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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Recipe Variations For Spinach and Feta Cheese Quiche

  • Egg White Spinach and Feta Quiche - Substitute half of the eggs for egg whites for a slightly healthier custard filling.
  • Spinach and Feta Quiche with Meat - Add bacon, ham or sausage.
  • Puff Pastry Quiche Crust - Try using puff pastry for the pie crust.
  • Feta and Broccoli Quiche - Substitute sautéed broccoli florets for spinach.
  • Spinach, Pepper, and Feta Quiche - Add diced, sautéed red bell peppers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How To Know When Your Quiche is Done Baking

Your first step is to perform the “jiggle” test - give the pie pan a gentle shake to see if it has firmed up, or if it is still runny in the center. If it seems firm but you still aren’t completely sure, you can insert a knife into the center and it should come out clean.

Can You Freeze Quiche?

Yes, baked quiche will freeze very well. All you need to do is be sure and cool completely, then wrap well in plastic wrap, followed by tin foil. Store frozen for up to 3 months.

In order to reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and rewarm in a 325-degree oven until warmed through, or about 30 minutes. You may want to cover the crust with aluminum foil part-way through if it begins to brown.

Can you make this a crustless quiche?

Whether you have a gluten allergy or just want to cut a few calories, this spinach quiche recipe works great “crustless.” Just make sure to grease a pie dish with butter, then sprinkle a thin layer of shredded Parmesan cheese over the bottom of the dish. For one 9” quiche you should only need about 2 tablespoons.

That’s it! Just fill and bake as directed and boom, you’ve got yourself a crustless quiche.

Storing, Freezing And Reheating

  • Refrigerator- wrap your quiche with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer- Be sure and cool your quiche completely, then wrap well in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil. You can store quiche frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating Instructions - In order to reheat a frozen quiche, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Once thawed, the instructions are the same whether it was in the freezer or fridge. Just rewarm in a preheated 325-degree oven until warmed through, or about 20-30 minutes. You may want to cover the crust with aluminum foil part-way through if it begins to brown too much.

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Spinach Feta Quiche Recipe

This Spinach and Feta Quiche recipe has a buttery crust and creamy custard filling that pair perfectly with wilted spinach and tangy feta cheese. It is so simple to throw together and perfect for a baby shower, simple lunch or lazy Sunday morning brunch at home.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, French

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Cooling Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 211kcal

Author The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 9" Pie Crust pre-made refrigerated roll and bake
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 small Onion white or yellow, diced
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 2 cups Spinach coarsely chopped
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 4 oz Feta Cheese
  • 4 oz Shredded White Cheddar Cheese can substitute mozzarella or gouda
  • 1 cup Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Take your pre-made pie crust out of the refrigerator about an hour before you make your quiche. You want the crust to be room temperature.

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • In a saute pan over medium high heat, add the butter and onion. Saute over medium high heat until the onion is lightly golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook until transparent, or about 4 minutes more. Add in the spinach and mix for another 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Set aside to cool slightly.

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, feta cheese, white cheddar, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, then stir in the cooled onion mixture.

  • Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Using the rolling pin, transfer the pie crust to a 9" pie dish, pinch the edges to make a decorative crust and pour the spinach and feta egg mixture into the pie crust.

  • Bake the quiche in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set in the middle. You can test by gently shaking the pan just a little to see if the middle of the quiche is still runny. If you still aren't sure, insert a toothpick or knife into the center and it should come out clean.

  • Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

If your pie crust gets too brown but the quiche isn't finished cooking. Tear off 2" strips of aluminum foil and lightly tuck them around the quiche to prevent them from browning even more.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg

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This Spinach Quiche with Feta is such a perfectly light summer breakfast, lunch or brunch that stores and reheats great for leftovers throughout the week. It has a buttery crust and creamy custard filling that pair perfectly with wilted spinach and tangy feta cheese, and couldn't be more simple to make.

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  1. Patti Heinz

    I have made it 3 times
    already. Comes out perfect every time!

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Spinach Feta Quiche Recipe - The Carefree Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is the formula for quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

Why is my quiche not fluffy? ›

The best quiche consists of a custard that's the perfect ratio between eggs and milk. Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting. Follow This Tip: Remember this ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy.

Should quiche be covered while cooking? ›

At 375F, it requires 25 minutes of baking time uncovered. At that point, you'll want to check things out because you don't want the crust to get too brown. If it's looking a bit well-done, cover it with aluminum foil and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.

What is the ratio of milk to eggs in a quiche? ›

The key to a foolproof quiche is the ratio of eggs to liquid – 2:1. I used 3 eggs and 1 1/2 cups liquid ( a mix of whole milk and heavy cream) – this is enough for a deep dish crust.

Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

Heavy Cream and Milk – For the best tasting quiche, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. (Or simply use half-and-half.) Using just heavy cream produces an overly thick filling. Whole milk is great, but a combo of heavy cream and milk is better.

What is the best cheese to use for quiche? ›

You can use any shredded cheese you like; one winning combination is havarti, colby, and Parmesan. Quiche is an excellent choice for any meal, including a busy weeknight dinner. It can even be prepared in advance and refrigerated or frozen, then quickly reheated.

Should quiche be cooked at 350 or 375? ›

BAKE in center of 375°F oven until center is almost set but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Can you put too many eggs in a quiche? ›

The Kitchn cautions that using too many eggs can make the consistency of the quiche rubbery and tough, while using too few eggs can prevent the custard filling from setting properly, giving you a runny, soggy quiche. The recommended proportion is one egg to one-half cup of cream or milk.

Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

Some recipes like quiches recommend partially cooked pie shells because the baking time wouldn't be long enough to fully cook the dough otherwise. Pre-baking a crust can ensure that your pie or tart crust will be fully baked and browned, and not soggy.

Do you have to Prebake crust for quiche? ›

You need a par-baked or fully baked crust if you're making quiche, no-bake pie, custard pie, cream pie, pudding pie, or simply want an extra-crisp pie crust. If you're making a pie that doesn't require a baked filling, you still need a baked crust.

Why is there liquid at the bottom of my quiche? ›

If the bottom crust doesn't set before the filling soaks in, it's going to be gummy. A metal pie pan placed on a preheated surface will set the bottom crust quickest; once cooked, the liquids from the filling above won't soak in, and as a result: no soggy bottom.

What temperature should quiche be cooked at? ›

Place quiche on baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until quiche reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 20-25 minutes.

Why do you put flour in quiche? ›

Add flour to your filling: Adding a bit of flour to your quiche filling helps absorb moisture and stabilize things in general.

Can you Rebake a quiche that is undercooked? ›

Can you rebake undercooked quiche? It is okay to rebake undercooked quiche.

What is quiche filling made of? ›

Quiche is a savory custard that's made with a combination of eggs and cream or milk. It's typically baked in a pie crust and can be made with a variety of different fillings ranging from meats, vegetables, cheeses, and seafood. Quiches are perfect for serving as any meal- breakfast, lunch or dinner.

What is a quiche base made of? ›

Quiche crusts are made with shortcrust pastry. The name “shortcrust” refers to the baking term “short” which means pastries that are flaky and crumble when you cut into them.

How many eggs make 1 cup? ›

Five large eggs equals approximately one cup volume. Substitute four extra large eggs, six medium eggs or seven small eggs. Six large eggs equals approximately one cup plus three tablespoons volume.

What is the ratio of eggs to cream in quiche reddit? ›

I use the rules 1 egg to 1/2 cup dairy, so my standard is 3 eggs and 1.5 cups of a mix of cream and milk (depending on how healthy I'm making it!). More cream = more rich. I've seen recipes fully heavy cream, and recipes fully semi-skimmed milk. I tend to do half and half or 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream.

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